Mag 2200W

[davg]

Hi all just a quick question I have a Mag 2200W that has a Dvi input but when I attach a cable and switch source to DVI i get a message Mode is not supported?? It works fine on VGA? What`s up with that?

[PlainBill]

Re: Mag 2200W

Hi all just a quick question I have a Mag 2200W that has a Dvi input but when I attach a cable and switch source to DVI i get a message Mode is not supported?? It works fine on VGA? What`s up with that?

The operating system has set the DVI output to a resolution not supported by the monitor. This can occur when the OS and video card can treat the two outputs as individual outputs for a dual monitor setup. One option is to shut down the computer, switch the monitor to DVI input (temprorarily disconnecting the VGA cable is not a bad idea) and restarting in VGA mode (from the boot menu accessed by hitting F8 in WinXP). Then try increasing the resolution to whatever you prefer. It's a PITA, but Windows wasn't designed to be user friendly.

PlainBill

[davg]

Re: Mag 2200W

The operating system has set the DVI output to a resolution not supported by the monitor. This can occur when the OS and video card can treat the two outputs as individual outputs for a dual monitor setup. One option is to shut down the computer, switch the monitor to DVI input (temprorarily disconnecting the VGA cable is not a bad idea) and restarting in VGA mode (from the boot menu accessed by hitting F8 in WinXP). Then try increasing the resolution to whatever you prefer. It's a PITA, but Windows wasn't designed to be user friendly.

PlainBill

Thanks PlainBill very interesting. I am connected to my computer via vga and I am using the dvi to connect to my sat receiver? so how would I change the resolution in that case? I'll give your suggestion a try in the morning? Thanks. Congrats on your success and all the best on June 23

[PlainBill]

Re: Mag 2200W

Thanks PlainBill very interesting. I am connected to my computer via vga and I am using the dvi to connect to my sat receiver? so how would I change the resolution in that case? I'll give your suggestion a try in the morning? Thanks. Congrats on your success and all the best on June 23

AHHH!!! The light dawns!!

I tried something similar with a Toshibs DVD player which has an HDMI output, a HDMI to DVI adapter, and a Proview monitor that has a DVI input with HDCP. I got a similar message when I set the output resolution of the DVD player to 1080I, but it worked fine at 720P. Without knowing anything about your sat receiver, I can't hazard a guess.

PlainBill

[davg]

Re: Mag 2200W

AHHH!!! The light dawns!!

I tried something similar with a Toshibs DVD player which has an HDMI output, a HDMI to DVI adapter, and a Proview monitor that has a DVI input with HDCP. I got a similar message when I set the output resolution of the DVD player to 1080I, but it worked fine at 720P. Without knowing anything about your sat receiver, I can't hazard a guess.

PlainBill

Thanks PlainBill as usually you know about what you speak. I am connected to a Bell 6100 IRD and menu 619 alowes me to changed the resoulation from 1080 720 or 480 and it will work on either 720 or 480. I have found that 480 gives the larges picture but still not a full screen and I have tried changing the aspect ratio but no different. I'm happy, as usually I'v learned something here again today. Thanks again